Today’s bowl games

9: Time/TV: 10 a.m., ESPN

Schools: Arizona State (9-3) vs. Duke (9-3)

Time/TV: 11 a.m., CBS

Rating: Three stars

Overview: The only postseason game not televised by ESPN or ABC. ASU used Taylor Kelly and Mike Bercovici at QB in the loss to Arizona. The Blue Devils are in their third straight bowl game and have nine victories in consecutive seasons for the first time.

6: Time/TV: 12:30 p.m., ABC

Schools: Boston College (7-5) vs. Penn State (6-6)

Time/TV: 1:30 p.m., ESPN

Rating: One star

Overview: Penn State learned after the season started that sanctions would be lifted this year, including bowl eligibility. It’s the program’s first postseason game since 2011.

Schools: Nebraska (9-3) vs. Southern California (8-4)

Time/TV: 5 p.m., ESPN

Rating: Three stars

Overview: Barney Cotton takes over as Nebraska coach for fired Bo Pelini. Assuming QB Cody Kessler returns, Trojans look to use this game to springboard into a promising 2015 season. Watch two of the top NFL prospects on the defensive line: USC’s Leonard Williams and Nebraska’s Randy Gregory.

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